AMMAN — Minister of Interior Mazen Faraya said on Thursday that Jordan will take all necessary measures to facilitate the movement of Palestinians through the King Hussein Bridge, under the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah.

 

Faraya also said the Ministry of Interior is primarily responsible for facilitating the entry of Palestinians into Jordan, noting that advance booking via the electronic platform is essential to regulate traffic flow, as the number of travellers is capped by the Israeli side.

 

He added that the platform is not used at the Karameh crossing, where the number of Palestinians permitted to cross is not limited, according to Al Mamlaka TV.

 

Palestinian Interior Minister Ziad Mahmoud said that the level of coordination between His Majesty King Abdullah and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas would translate into practical measures aimed at easing procedures for Palestinians, stressing Jordan’s ability to manage the situation in coordination with police and border authorities.

 

Faraya on Thursday carried out an inspection visit to the King Hussein Bridge to review operations and assess services provided to travellers, as well as procedures at the crossing.

 

The visit comes as part of ongoing efforts to monitor conditions at the bridge, evaluate passenger services, and assess measures taken to manage travel flow and reduce congestion.

 

The minister has said recently that the Interior Ministry is implementing infrastructure development projects at the bridge, including the construction of waiting halls and shelters for passengers, new facilities for freight and public transport, as well as the rehabilitation of passport halls and improvement of passenger services.

 

He also said that Jordan receives all arrivals through the King Hussein Bridge without limits on numbers or time, while some delays and congestion are linked to procedures and restrictions imposed by the other side.